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Congratulations to our 2022 STAR Award Recipients and Crewton of the Year!

By Encore Stage Team | June 6, 2022

We presented our STAR Awards on Sunday, June 5 at the Annie Jr. performance. These dedicated Encore students must have participated in at least eight Encore Stage & Studio productions: two onstage, two backstage on tech crew, one front of house crew, and three in any capacity. They join the ranks of many other Encore actors and …

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#FridayFive 2022 Encore New Year Resolutions

By Encore Stage Team | January 7, 2022

It’s the first Friday of 2022 and we’ve got our #FridayFive New Year Resolutions for you at Encore! #1 – Be a Part of Something New – Audition for our World Premier of Riley O’Brien and the Lost Leprechaun! This world premier will be a memorable experience!  Fully vaccinated students aged 9 and older are …

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“Kindness and Enthusiasm” w/ Alum Wyatt Fenner

By Aileen Christian | May 29, 2020

Welcome back to the Front Row blog, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to share a new interview with another one of our accomplished alumni. Join us as Wyatt Fenner shares his recent projects, advice to theatre newcomers, and a few of his favorite Encore memories, including…a love story? Read on to learn more! Encore: Please …

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Simply “The Best” with Techie Gabby S.

By Encore Stage Team | May 19, 2020

Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re excited to chat with one of our Encore “crewtons,” Gabby. We’re excited to learn more about her theatre experiences and what keeps her coming back to participate on our tech crews. Let’s go! Encore: Please briefly introduce yourself. How did you get involved with Encore? Gabby: I’m Gabby Simek …

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Creativity & Joy with Encore’s Staff

By Encore Stage Team | May 8, 2020

Another #FrontRowFriday is upon us, friends. I don’t know about you, but the weekend certainly brings a spring to my step (even if the only place I’m walking is around my house or neighborhood). Before you log off for a weekend of relaxation and pampering for the moms in your life, please enjoy some wise …

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It’s Okay to Feel…

By Encore Stage Team | April 17, 2020

Hey there, Front Row friends. I’m coming to you with a somewhat different blog today. Here on the blog, I like to keep things light, fun, and (usually) full of puns. Now, however, that isn’t the tone that feels quite right. The current state of the world is rather confusing and even a touch scary. …

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Dramaturgy 101: Going Live w/ Radio Theatre

By Encore Stage Team | April 10, 2020

Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! As Encore rolls out our line-up of virtual Spring classes and camps, we’re excited to continue to bring creativity and storytelling into the lives of our students, families, friends, and community. This month, we’re excited to debut our Radio Drama classes with our Artistic Director Susan Keady. Susan will be …

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#IndoorEncore: Fun Ideas for Theatre at Home

By Encore Stage Team | March 20, 2020

Happy #FrontRowFriday, Encore fans! Yes, it’s finally Friday. Does anyone else feel like this last week of working and schooling from home has lasted longer than usual? If you’re already going out of your head with boredom, you’re in the right place. We’ve got seven ideas to keep you in top performance condition, all while …

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The Easiest Way to Have a Great Encore Audition

By Encore Stage Team | March 10, 2020

Greetings, readers! This #TechTuesday marks less than a week until Encore’s next round of auditions. The Frog Prince of Spamalot auditions next Monday and Tuesday. This “ribbeting” tale is sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter; don’t you want to be a part of it? What was that? A bit of stage …

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Dramaturgy 101: The Three Musketeers

By Encore Stage Team | March 3, 2020

Welcome back to Dramaturgy 101! This month, we’re excited to revive Encore’s adaptation of The Three Musketeers, originally written for our 2014/2015 season by Matt Heap and Encore’s Artistic Director, Susan Keady. This production, like several of our other mainstage works this season, focuses on the power of stories and the art of their telling …

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Freaky Friday

“The entire student, teen, and kids ensembles, as well as several talented adults, shined...”
- Maryland Theatre Guide

Juli Walitt is Annabelle and Sydney Payne is Margie in Encore Stage & Studio's production of "Enchanted Bookshop Christmas." (Cindy Kane Photography)

The Enchanted Bookshop

" For the youngster set, Encore is the region’s gold standard..."
- Sun Gazette

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The Newsies

“The quality of the show is made all the more remarkable by how much its youthful participants drive the show.”
- Prince George’s Sentinel

Theatre for Kids, by Kids!

Encore Stage & Studio inspires young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.

Take a starring role in fostering tomorrow's leaders

For over fifty years, Encore Stage & Studio has helped today’s kids become tomorrow’s leaders through the transformative power of theatre. Our organization is much bigger than our staff. It’s the parents, volunteers, community leaders, kids, and, of course, people like you who make our mission possible.

In order for as many young people as possible to participate, we keep ticket prices affordable for families, frequently offer discounted and complimentary tickets to families in our community who wouldn’t otherwise have access to theatre, offer need-based scholarships to all of our Education programs, and ensure that no child ever has to pay to participate in our productions. We hope you will show your support for “theatre by kids, for kids!” by making a tax-deductible gift today!

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